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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.51, 924.62 and 177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.51, 924.62 and 177.76 is: 266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.51 : 924.62 = 177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.51/924.62 = 177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.51x = 924.62 × 177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.51x = 164,358.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,358.58/616.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.60

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